HVAC Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop a 5-to-10-year master plan for HVAC infrastructure including modernization strategies and cost-benefit analyses
• Provide deep technical expertise to verify compliance with federal and state mandates
• Ensure all work and facility modifications strictly adhere to ASHRAE Standards (including 62.1 and 90.1), California Title 24 (or applicable state/federal energy codes), EPA refrigerant management regulations (Section 608), and OSHA safety standards
• Write detailed technical requirements for equipment replacement
• Lead root-cause analyses for major equipment failures and implement mitigation and maintenance strategies
• Perform design review and evaluate engineering drawings and modeling
• Support technical reviews of any equipment replacement RFI’s/quotes to ensure compliance with the technical requirements
• Identify, communicate, and deconflict tasks, deliverables and project impacts
• Work with the project managers and technical staff to forecast, plan, and track project performance
• Interface with Government, contractors, and project partner staff for tasks, updates, and status
• Responsible for monthly, annual, and project milestone review assessments and reports

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) or relevant technical field with 5-10 years experience in commercial/industrial HVAC systems
• In lieu of a formal degree, 12+ years of specialized, hands-on experience in the operation, maintenance, and technical oversight of large-scale mechanical systems
• Experience and working knowledge of ASHRAE Standards (including 62.1 and 90.1), California Title 24 (or applicable state/federal energy codes), EPA refrigerant management regulations (Section 608), and OSHA safety standards
• Flexible in adapting to deadlines, changing schedules, competing priorities, and unpredictable events
• Thorough, detail oriented, and organized, with excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks
• Superb verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated and independent thinker